Crystal adds private car excursions to land program

Beginning this spring, Crystal Cruises’ luxury travellers have a new and flexible private option for exploring Europe — their own car and driver, with local, English-speaking guide. The new private car or van offerings allow singles, couples and small groups (eight maximum) to fully customize time ashore upon arrival. While Crystal is launching the program in 50 European ports on Crystal Symphony Mediterranean cruises and Crystal Serenity Northern European cruises, the line plans to extend the program to other destinations later in the year. “Many of today’s luxury guests like to explore on their own, but don’t enjoy the hassle, time and questionable quality of searching for transportation and guides, as well as the aggravation of negotiating fees,”says John Stoll, vice-president, land and port operations. “With our trusted transportation and destination expertise at their disposal, and by using fully licensed and insured companies, guests can tour independently with ease and safety, as well as be ultra-flexible should they want to follow a last-minute insider’s suggestion or just see how they feel in the moment.”(http://www.crystalcruises.com)